What is the story of the highwayman?

What is the story of the highwayman? The poem, set in 18th-century rural England, tells the story of an unnamed highwayman who is in love with Bess, an innkeeper’s daughter. Betrayed to the authorities by Tim, a jealous ostler, the highwayman escapes ambush when Bess sacrifices her life to warn him. What is the main … Continue reading What is the story of the highwayman?